WELCOME to the blog for Family History Day (FHD) at the California State Archives. On SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2012. the 4th floor of the California State Archives will be transformed into the 14th annual FHD. Mark your calendars now and spread the word! Follow this website for news related to FHD and tips for the beginner or novice family history researcher, the focus of FHD. This is a Free event but please pre-register by sending an email to fhdmailbox@gmail.com.

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Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Enjoy the last series of pictures taken at Family History Day. Like the previous pictures posted, they truly capture the essence of the Day through the many examples of genealogical kindness. Attendees received genealogical education in various forms - from speakers during and after classes to exhibitors in between classes. The photos of John Jay and Melinda Kashuba in their classrooms reflect scenes that were repeated throughout the day. Verna Hazelbaker, directly below in period attire, was one of many representatives of genealogical, lineage and archival organizations who searched the internet for beginning genealogists. The juxtaposition of Ms. Hazelbaker in period attire using a computer was a phenomenal addition to the scenery!

Thank you to Charlene Eberwine, Lois Shumaker and Rick Hanson from Root Cellar Sacramento Genealogical Society for providing some of these pictures.

This good-natured "Genealogist's Mate" came with his wife and sat in back while she attended class.
Denise Richmond "deputized" him once to guard the coveted handouts until ready for dispersing.
By the way, 'thanks again'!

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John Jay (center) (Workshop Facilitator, Root Cellar Sacramento Genealogical Society)
answers questions after his presentation about the very basics of DNA testing for genealogy.

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Sebastian Nelson (r) and another archivist at the State Archives caught in the act of helping an attendee.
Sebastian also presented a class on heraldry and led a tour of the State Archives.

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Contact the Paradise Genealogical Society (pargenso.org) for copies of this comic book,
a fun tool for introducing youth to genealogy

Barbara Leak presented a class about getting and keeping genealogical research organized.
Barbara also presented a class was about evidence, ensuring your facts are proven.

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Melinda Kashuba, shown here with an attendee, presented a class about using maps in genealogical research.
Melinda also presented a class about Civil War genealogy.

More lookups - members of the Genealogical Association of Sacramento; Bev Colgin, Elisha and Marilyn Ulbricht (far right)Please email names!

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Great lookups from John Jay and Marilyn Ulbricht (foreground) with Jerry Haag and Sammie Hudgens referring attendees to the Root Cellar Library (background)

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Looking good Darleen (middle background) assisting attendees signing up for the Archives tour

Jessica Herrick, Archivist at the State Archives, presenting tips for using archives and other repositories

Janice Sellers (above and below) presenting an overview about using newspapers as a genealogical resource

A happy Carolee Jones from Root Cellar Sacramento Genealogical Society shows her latest discovery found in the Root Cellar Library

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Root Cellar Sacramento Genealogical Society emporium

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*I wore a prairie dress and straw hat rented from Capital Costumes, Inc., 8121 Madison Avenue, F-1 (at Fair Oaks), Fair Oaks, California, Phone (916) 961-2769. I highly recommend this family owned business for your costume needs. They have a variety of period costumes for rental and sales with accessories. Thank you Capital Costumes for your assistance in selecting a comfortable costume.

Friday, October 21, 2011

Below are pictures taken at Family History Day 2011. Thanks to Rick Hanson from Root Cellar Sacramento Genealogical Society and the Sacramento German Genealogical Society for providing some of these pictures. Click on photo to enlarge. Email blog subscribers may want to view photos from the blog - click on the title of the article to go to the blog.

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Signage facing P Street at 10th in downtown Sacramento

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Reconfiguring the Archives Research Room for Family History Day

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Bev Colgin, President of the Paradise Genealogical Society arranging the exhibit table

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Steve Harris, President of the California Genealogical Society, unpacks boxes of materials

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David Drake and Marcy Goldstein from NARA San Bruno assist a researcher

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Jerry Unruh, President of the Placer County Genealogical Society with Barbara Leak, President of the Genealogical and Historical Council Sacramento Valley talk to a researcher